Bethany Lutheran College
Director & Assistant/Associate Professor: Master of Arts in Organizational Leade
Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56006
Director & Assistant/Associate Professor: Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Posting Date: January 5, 2026
Department: Academic Affairs
Category: Faculty
Status / Type: Full-time
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000
As organizations across the nation face increasingly complex challenges, the need for thoughtful, ethical, and purpose-driven leaders continues to grow. Bethany Lutheran College is launching a new
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership , a 30-credit graduate program shaped by our Christian worldview and our shared belief that leadership is a calling—one in which individuals use their God-given gifts in service to others.
Bethany Lutheran College seeks a
Director
to lead this new program. This full-time, 12-month position includes
12 credits of teaching annually , with the remainder of the workload dedicated to program leadership, administration, recruitment, marketing collaboration, strategic development, assessment, and adjunct faculty coordination. The Director will guide the program’s academic direction and culture, helping students grow as reflective, capable leaders who understand their work as part of their vocation.
We seek candidates who are energized by launching a graduate program, connecting with adult learners, and shaping an engaging and mission-driven learning environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to create, articulate, and sustain a shared vision for a graduate leadership program that reflects Bethany’s Christian mission and helps students explore how their professional paths connect with their sense of calling and service.
Strong administrative, leadership, and managerial skills, with the ability to oversee program operations including curriculum development, scheduling, assessment, marketing coordination, and program growth.
Ability to recruit, supervise, support, and evaluate adjunct instructors with an eye toward high-quality, mission-aligned instruction.
Exceptional interpersonal and relational abilities, demonstrating warmth and a service-minded approach to guiding adult learners.
Excellent teaching, facilitation, and public speaking skills, with familiarity in areas such as leadership theory, organizational behavior, change leadership, strategic planning, coaching, or talent development.
Strong ability to design applied learning experiences—case studies, organizational analyses, leadership development plans, experiential activities that support adult learner engagement and professional growth.
A commitment to data-informed decision-making and continuous program improvement.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic graduate-program environment.
Ability and willingness to work some evenings or weekends to support graduate student needs.
A commitment to modeling and encouraging Christian servant leadership in daily interactions with students and colleagues.
Education and Experience
Earned doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Higher Education Leadership, Public Administration, Nonprofit Leadership, or a closely related field (ABD considered with clear evidence of completion).
Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience in higher education, graduate education, leadership development, consulting, training and development, or related professional settings.
Experience teaching adult or graduate learners strongly preferred, including experience with online or hybrid formats.
Evidence of scholarship, professional involvement, or applied practice in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or related fields.
Membership of an
ELS/WELS congregation is preferred . All candidates must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to the Christian mission of Bethany Lutheran College, including support for helping students understand leadership through the lens of vocation and service.
Demonstrated experience guiding individuals in clarifying professional goals, vocational identity, and leadership purpose is highly valued.
About the College Bethany Lutheran College is a Christian liberal arts institution where students are encouraged to see their work and service as expressions of their God-given vocations. We seek individuals who embrace this mission and who desire to help students grow both professionally and personally. More information about the College and its faith commitments can be found at els.org and blc.edu .
Application Process Candidates should submit the following:
A letter of interest addressing leadership experience, qualifications, vision for the program, and alignment with Bethany’s mission.
Curriculum vitae or resume
Statement of faith and church membership
Statement of teaching and leadership philosophy
Three current letters of recommendation, with at least one addressing leadership or administrative experience.
Academic transcripts (may be unofficial; if an employment offer is made, certified transcripts for all college-level education will be required)
Please send information to Academic Search Committee – Organizational Leadership; Bethany Lutheran College, Human Resources Office, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN 56001; or via scanned e-mail tohr@blc.edu
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Posting Date: January 5, 2026
Department: Academic Affairs
Category: Faculty
Status / Type: Full-time
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000
As organizations across the nation face increasingly complex challenges, the need for thoughtful, ethical, and purpose-driven leaders continues to grow. Bethany Lutheran College is launching a new
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership , a 30-credit graduate program shaped by our Christian worldview and our shared belief that leadership is a calling—one in which individuals use their God-given gifts in service to others.
Bethany Lutheran College seeks a
Director
to lead this new program. This full-time, 12-month position includes
12 credits of teaching annually , with the remainder of the workload dedicated to program leadership, administration, recruitment, marketing collaboration, strategic development, assessment, and adjunct faculty coordination. The Director will guide the program’s academic direction and culture, helping students grow as reflective, capable leaders who understand their work as part of their vocation.
We seek candidates who are energized by launching a graduate program, connecting with adult learners, and shaping an engaging and mission-driven learning environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to create, articulate, and sustain a shared vision for a graduate leadership program that reflects Bethany’s Christian mission and helps students explore how their professional paths connect with their sense of calling and service.
Strong administrative, leadership, and managerial skills, with the ability to oversee program operations including curriculum development, scheduling, assessment, marketing coordination, and program growth.
Ability to recruit, supervise, support, and evaluate adjunct instructors with an eye toward high-quality, mission-aligned instruction.
Exceptional interpersonal and relational abilities, demonstrating warmth and a service-minded approach to guiding adult learners.
Excellent teaching, facilitation, and public speaking skills, with familiarity in areas such as leadership theory, organizational behavior, change leadership, strategic planning, coaching, or talent development.
Strong ability to design applied learning experiences—case studies, organizational analyses, leadership development plans, experiential activities that support adult learner engagement and professional growth.
A commitment to data-informed decision-making and continuous program improvement.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic graduate-program environment.
Ability and willingness to work some evenings or weekends to support graduate student needs.
A commitment to modeling and encouraging Christian servant leadership in daily interactions with students and colleagues.
Education and Experience
Earned doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Higher Education Leadership, Public Administration, Nonprofit Leadership, or a closely related field (ABD considered with clear evidence of completion).
Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience in higher education, graduate education, leadership development, consulting, training and development, or related professional settings.
Experience teaching adult or graduate learners strongly preferred, including experience with online or hybrid formats.
Evidence of scholarship, professional involvement, or applied practice in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or related fields.
Membership of an
ELS/WELS congregation is preferred . All candidates must demonstrate a meaningful commitment to the Christian mission of Bethany Lutheran College, including support for helping students understand leadership through the lens of vocation and service.
Demonstrated experience guiding individuals in clarifying professional goals, vocational identity, and leadership purpose is highly valued.
About the College Bethany Lutheran College is a Christian liberal arts institution where students are encouraged to see their work and service as expressions of their God-given vocations. We seek individuals who embrace this mission and who desire to help students grow both professionally and personally. More information about the College and its faith commitments can be found at els.org and blc.edu .
Application Process Candidates should submit the following:
A letter of interest addressing leadership experience, qualifications, vision for the program, and alignment with Bethany’s mission.
Curriculum vitae or resume
Statement of faith and church membership
Statement of teaching and leadership philosophy
Three current letters of recommendation, with at least one addressing leadership or administrative experience.
Academic transcripts (may be unofficial; if an employment offer is made, certified transcripts for all college-level education will be required)
Please send information to Academic Search Committee – Organizational Leadership; Bethany Lutheran College, Human Resources Office, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN 56001; or via scanned e-mail tohr@blc.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr